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Invasive alien species a major threat to nature, people
A new international report, co-authored by Dr Phill Cassey from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has found that the number of alien species has been rising continuously for centuries in all regions, but are now increasing at unprecedented rates.
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Leading lawyer joins University’s space mission
As part of its ongoing drive to recruit top talent the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has appointed one of the country’s leading legal experts to contribute to space law and existing major projects.
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Student ambassador displays entrepreneurial passion
A talented immersive media specialist is the ³ÉÈË´óƬ‘s next ThincLab Chief Student Entrepreneur. Onnie Chan will serve as an ambassador for ThincLab – the University's business incubator – and inspire students, alumni and staff to pursue an entrepreneurial path to enhance their future career prospects.
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Dilmah Chairman visits for tea and wine
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to Adelaide to share insights into the terroir properties of Australian and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas.
Study reveals winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries
Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster.
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Endangered bats’ ruling roost discovered in Fiji
A cave containing thousands of endangered Pacific Sheath-tailed bats has been discovered on Vanua Balavu, an island on the remote Lau archipelago in Fiji.
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Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants
³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients.
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Transformative gift will support future excellence in engineering
South Australian philanthropist Pamela Wall has donated $5 million to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to establish an endowed academic chair: the Ian and Pamela Wall Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This extraordinarily large and generous gift will kickstart the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.
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National partnership to harness analytics for grains RD&E
Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness.
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Environment and green technology projects funded
Early-career researchers working to address global environment and climate-change issues were among the 10 ³ÉÈË´óƬ projects awarded as part of the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award scheme.
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